OpenEuphoria

Re: Compiler Source Code

• Posted by Derek Parnell <ddparnell at bigpond.com> Nov 21, 2002
• 443 views

On Fri, 22 Nov 2002 03:42:05 +0000, Ray Smith <smithr at ix.net.au> wrote:

>
> Is the source included in the .net framework?
> I downloaded that last night but haven't installed it yet as it suggested 
> I update my MDAC to 2.7 and install MS Internet Information Services.

No, its a seperate download. Also from MSDN. Its the Shared Source area.

> I never realised that the C# command line compiler came with the .net
> framework
> for free.  I have been given 2 and a bit weeks to learn C# and Visual 
> Studio.NET!
> Just at a guess I think I'm in a bit of trouble!

Not at all. If you have used a 'c' like language the learning curve is not 
steep.

> First impressions seem to indicate C# is a much simplier beast to tame
> than C++ ... maybe Microsoft have seen Euphoria and want to compete
> with the simple syntax and small learning curve of Euphoria!  :)

I would certainly recommend C# over C++ anyday. I really think that the MS 
people have take some advice this time. However the whole ".NET" thing 
might not be as well thought through.
Also it so unJava like in may ways, except it can be a bit verbose .
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Derek.